Threat Mitigation

SOC Analyst โ€“ Montvale, NJ | Hybrid Cybersecurity & Vulnerability Management

SOC Analyst

๐Ÿ“ Location: Montvale, New Jersey
๐Ÿข Work Model: Hybrid โ€“ 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
๐Ÿ  Employees work remotely every Friday + receive 40 additional remote days annually
๐Ÿ’ผ Employment Type: Full-Time
๐Ÿ“ˆ Seniority Level: Associate / Mid-Level
๐ŸŽ“ Education: Bachelorโ€™s Degree preferred
๐Ÿ” Industry: Cybersecurity / Manufacturing / Enterprise IT

๐Ÿ’ฐ Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary Range: $90,000 โ€“ $110,000

  • Full benefits package

  • Hybrid flexibility

  • Collaborative and supportive IT/security environment

๐Ÿš€ Overview

A growing enterprise organization is seeking a SOC Analyst to strengthen its cybersecurity operations through security monitoring, alert investigation, and vulnerability management.

This role combines Security Operations Center (SOC) responsibilities with hands-on vulnerability analysis and remediation coordination across enterprise infrastructure and endpoint environments.

The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, proactive, and highly communicative with experience supporting enterprise security operations.

๐Ÿ”ง Key Responsibilities

Security Operations

  • Monitor, triage, and investigate alerts from:

    • SIEM platforms

    • Endpoint protection tools

    • Security monitoring systems

  • Distinguish legitimate threats from false positives

  • Document findings and communicate results clearly

  • Assist with alert tuning and optimization efforts

Vulnerability Management

  • Support enterprise vulnerability scanning and assessments

  • Analyze vulnerability findings and prioritize remediation activities

  • Research CVEs and provide:

    • Exploitability analysis

    • Business impact context

    • Remediation guidance

  • Track remediation progress and validate fixes

Collaboration & Communication

  • Partner closely with:

    • Infrastructure teams

    • IT leadership

    • Cybersecurity teams

  • Maintain strong communication and visibility around risks and remediation efforts

  • Proactively identify opportunities for improvement

Continuous Improvement

  • Assist with:

    • DLP and information protection controls

    • System hardening initiatives

    • Documentation and runbook development

  • Explore enhanced capabilities within existing security tooling

โœ… Required Qualifications

  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in:

    • Cybersecurity

    • Computer Science

    • Information Technology

    • Related discipline
      OR equivalent practical experience

  • 3โ€“5 years of experience in:

    • Security operations

    • Vulnerability management

    • Endpoint protection analysis

  • Strong understanding of:

    • CVEs

    • Risk prioritization

    • Vulnerability remediation processes

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

โญ Preferred Skills

  • Experience with:

    • SIEM platforms

    • Enterprise log analysis

    • Endpoint detection & response (EDR) tools

  • Familiarity with:

    • Active Directory

    • Group Policy

    • Security baselines

  • Scripting or reporting experience:

    • PowerShell

    • Python

    • Power BI

  • Security certifications are a plus but not required

๐ŸŽฏ Ideal Candidate

  • Hands-on SOC or cybersecurity analyst with enterprise experience

  • Strong communicator who proactively keeps stakeholders informed

  • Comfortable balancing:

    • Security investigations

    • Vulnerability analysis

    • Cross-functional collaboration

  • Curious, self-driven, and eager to improve security operations

๐Ÿ“ Screening Considerations

  • Do you have experience with:

    • SOC operations

    • Vulnerability management

    • Endpoint security tools?

  • Have you worked with SIEM or enterprise detection platforms?

  • Are you comfortable working in a hybrid environment in Montvale, NJ?

  • Do you have experience coordinating remediation efforts with infrastructure teams?

๐ŸŒ Work Environment

  • Hybrid work schedule:

    • 3 onsite days

    • 2 remote days

  • Additional remote flexibility throughout the year

  • Collaborative enterprise IT and cybersecurity team

  • Occasional travel between NY/NJ locations may be required

๐Ÿ“ˆ Why Join

  • Broad exposure across enterprise cybersecurity operations

  • Opportunity to influence security tooling and processes

  • Supportive, highly collaborative IT culture

  • Strong focus on learning, ownership, and continuous improvement

 

Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) & Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) | TS/SCI FS Poly | $220Kโ€“$260K | Annapolis Junction, MD

Job Title: Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) & Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland (100% Onsite)
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FS Poly)
Compensation: $220,000 โ€“ $260,000 base salary
Employment Type: Full-time
Relocation Assistance: Possible for ideal candidate
Benefits: Full benefits offered
Visa Candidates: Not considered

Overview:

We are hiring two experienced cybersecurity professionals for an exciting and mission-critical government program based in Annapolis Junction, MD. Both roles require active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly (poly must be within the past 5 years and from a Maryland Intelligence Customer). While both positions are integral to the security posture of the program, each requires a different focus, background, and certification path.

1. Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Role ID: 727
Seniority Level: Mid to Senior
Clearance: TS/SCI w/ FS Poly (mandatory)
Certifications Required:

  • CISSP (Required)

  • ISSEP (Preferred or willing to obtain during crossover if CISSP has been held for 2+ years)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement system security designs and architectures for complex, large-scale systems.

  • Lead security risk assessment and mitigation throughout the system development lifecycle.

  • Conduct system security planning, vulnerability testing, and compliance verification.

  • Analyze and implement secure communication protocols, encryption tools, and secure OS configurations.

  • Collaborate with engineers across integration, testing, and development teams to ensure compliance with classified information handling.

  • Use tools such as Nessus, NMAP, Wireshark for threat identification and remediation.

  • Support RMF, risk management activities, and IA (Information Assurance) processes.

Preferred Experience:

  • Bachelorโ€™s or Masterโ€™s in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related field.

  • Experience with Defense-in-Depth principles, secure software architecture, and penetration testing tools.

  • Proficient in scripting languages and secure configuration management.

2. Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Role ID: 643
Seniority Level: Mid to Senior
Clearance: TS/SCI w/ FS Poly (mandatory)
Certifications Required:

  • IAT Level II or IAM Level II certification (Required)

    • Examples: Security+ CE, CASP+, CISSP, CISM, or similar

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as ISSO for a large-scale software development and IT operations program.

  • Enforce security policies and maintain operational security posture of systems.

  • Manage documentation for system Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and Security Plans (SSPs).

  • Conduct vulnerability remediation, IAVA compliance, and configuration management for system security.

  • Support day-to-day information system operations, network security, and audit readiness.

  • Coordinate with ISSM and other security stakeholders to ensure secure system integration and lifecycle support.

Preferred Experience:

  • 10+ years as an ISSO in complex, standalone, or connected environments.

  • Experience maintaining SSPs, performing incident response, and managing vulnerability scans.

  • Familiarity with tools supporting IAVA management, CM, and system auditing.

  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in a related field and 12+ years of overall security experience preferred.

Ideal Candidate Profile (Both Roles):

  • Must hold a current FS Poly with the Maryland Intelligence Customer (within the past 5 years).

  • No prior CCAs (Counterintelligence Concerns).

  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills and team collaboration.

  • Strong commitment to best practices and high-integrity security operations.

Additional Notes:

  • Both roles are 100% onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD.

  • Do not repost these positions.

  • Candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.